PRIORITIZING Nintendo Switch Games in its Last Year

[@adamparker1504]

Unicorn overlord is an actual must I could not put the game down it's absorbed 40 hours of my time. Loved every moment of it. It never felt like a chore. It's a big recommend. Sometimes Jrpgs take an hour or more before things start to get going. Unicorn Overlord starts right away.

[@TwoGendersOnly]

I was always big into RPGs as a kid and teenager and now that I'm 40 I'm trying to get back into them but there are so many lol. Currently going through shin megami tensei vengeance when I'm done with this game I am definitely playing unicorn overlord

[@adamparker1504]

@@TwoGendersOnly You will not be dissapointed with it.

[@krim7]

The demo was so fun!

[@jaydenmoon1165]

30 hours - holy shit what was I doing I got over 100 😂 - seriously such a great and beautiful game

[@granallemo]

Did you play it in which difficulty? I be heard people saying it's too easy? But not sure

[@Ephesians-6-12.]

Fingers crossed that the Switch 2 is backwards compatible.

[@duckpwnd]

As much as l like Nintendo, they sometimes make very baffling decisions. The completely obvious thing would be for their next console just be a more powerful version of the Switch that's backwards compatible with the existing library (and make available 60 fps patches for some the bigger games like BotW and TotK). That's why I don't think it will happen, it would make too much sense.

[@moonwalker-t3u]

@@duckpwnd I feel like this opinion is overdone, most Nintendo consoles are backwards compatible. The only ones that weren’t are the ones that were a complete generation shift like SNES to N64, N64 to GameCube, and WiiU to Switch. And that was mainly because the media of which the games were store changed considerably between them. Nintendo can sometimes be a shitty company, but backwards comparability has been the norm for a long time.

[@bgill7475]

​@@moonwalker-t3u The only consoles I can think of that were backwards compatible were wii and wii u though, right? Wii with gamecube compatibility and wii u with wii compatibility. Their handhelds on the other hand have been better generally with this, the switch is kind of a handheld too so...I'm hoping it'll be one that's backward compatible.

[@bahahaha8416]

I thought backwards compatible was already confirmed

[@chaikagaz]

It is. If its not for physical it will be for digital eshop games

[@donaldxavier2056]

Dont buy MH collection. Part 2 is a digital download. It would be better to buy the individual MH Stories games if you want both on the actual cart.

[@haisex3]

MH Stories 1 doesn’t have a seperate physical release tho right

[@cactusman07pim]

Getting a Japanese Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin should also cost about the same amount of money. Good games BTW I just need time to actualy play the firt one.

[@sanjithechef]

I owned part 2 already. So buying the collection was my way of having both again

[@KrGsMrNKusinagi0]

yea its cheap i got a brand new copy for 24 bucks from japan and its in english MH1 I already have MH2

[@bobbymoss6160]

Thanks for sharing your list Emily. The problem I find with buying so many games is that I don't have time to play them. While I want a number of them, I tend to really just buy 1 game at a time and beat that until I decide to get another one, or getting them when they're on sale.

[@TheBeggies95]

The real gamer struggle tbh. I like to play retro too and right now im juggling with OG Xbox, Dreamcast and Switch games. Im also playing competitive SSBM (Melee) and own a minecraft server LMAO I have so many games i need to complete

[@wrenboy2726]

Signalis is one of my favorite little gems on the system. It felt perfect for the Switch.

[@WonderSparkPuppets1]

It's in the Top Ten for me!

[@wrenboy2726]

@@Evri500 Riveting! 🤯

[@Jakco808]

Visual novels are super niche and i love them

[@PretendingToListen]

i love the idea of collecting but find it super overwhelming to get stsrted and organized. your videos are perfect for me to live vicariously lol

[@GeddyRC]

My advice is not to buy a bunch of games. Buying 20 games on a sale is a worse deal than buying one game at full price, if you never touch the 20 games but you play the one game to completion.

[@KellyHays11]

I wish vanillaware would put more of their games on switch. It would be such a great console to collect them all on.

[@THOMASANDWAYNE06]

Fomo gets me so often and I don't have time to play everything, I typically wait until things are cheaper. Like your list!

[@Hschlick84]

I get fomo sometimes. I usually pre-order the collector's edition of my favorite series on day one. Other JRPGs I'll buy them to collect and play them when I get around.

[@maloforlife]

I agree with you on that if I'm a hardcore fan of a series I would get a collective edition. Day one Cause collector's editions are the things that skyrocket. The most.​@@Hschlick84

[@maloforlife]

I think as collectors we all have experienced fomo in some degree but missing out will stress you out. I personally found ways around i enjoy her content but for this girl. I feel like she has it bad.

[@goaliegains6396]

I also get fomo 😢

[@UltimateGattai]

Why worry about FOMO with Nintendo games? They rarely drop in price, so it's fine to buy them whenever.

[@CompleatedMagic]

The thing that sucks is even if you have the hard copy of the switch games, it still has to connect to the Nintendo servers to download. So… if they shut down the Nintendo shop for whatever else they have down the line then…. You basically have a piece of plastic.

[@cassiopaeiavirgo2369]

Let's hope Nintendo has a better plan for preserving the Switch games, unlike the DS consoles.

[@Hugh_Jainus]

Did we use Nintendo and preserve in the same sentence? Silly guy.

[@16xthedetail76]

Honestly i hope they don't. That console is far too underpowered. Sure the games are good but they're tarnished by poor resolution and framerate.

[@otterdonnelly9959]

@@16xthedetail76there are too many switch games especially digitally, to make them incompatible with the next version. Probably why Nintendo is so paranoid about Switch flashcarts. Switch2 probably runs super similarly and maybe some be hard to dump.

[@torreypines77]

That’s why the remastered era will never end!

[@austintaylor5683]

What do you mean? 3DS released with backwards compatibility

[@adisamma]

One big prediction: Hades. It's more and more difficult to get it from shop directly. And people tend to hold onto it because of the replayability.

[@jacytodd]

I 100% use Amazon wish lists to track games I want to buy or keep an eye on. I even use them for lists of books, tools, gift ideas, etc. but yeah, I vibe with your video completely!

[@erallen97]

I’m also working on getting more JRPGS soon. Unicorn Overlord, Harvestella, and Y’s VIII are some I want in my collection next. Love your game list!

[@FlorianMark]

I am playing Star Ocean Story R right now. My first JRPG and I really like it.

[@wraith.ferron]

I found your wish list amusing, because while you have many more switch games than me, i happen to have a good portion of your wishlist. Y's, Another Code, Science Adventure series, Rain Code, Ace Attorney, World's End Club, SMTV:V, Star Ocean, etc. I tend to prioritize what I worry will be harder to find down the line, plus what I want to play now. This isn't a judgement, just a really odd coincidence for the first video of yours I've seen.

[@JunJunMusume]

I really enjoy your channel. Not only you have good taste but your content is very soothing. As a small rant of mine, not towards you, in my country it's getting harder and harder to get physical games at an honest price.

[@IsaiahHollins]

I love limited run games when ever I want to buy a physical copy of a digital title 😊

[@Moltageist]

I still need to get every legend of heroes game on the switch

[@ClaytonMorris]

I've spent over 100 hours in Unicorn Overlord on Nintendo Switch and I don't want to stop. Such an amazing game.

[@SnDLegendOfZelda]

Our lists/wants are near identical, lol. Can't wait for Oath in Felghana/Ys X/Daybreak & Tokyo Xanadu switch port in NA. Nice Xanadu music, too. 👌

[@embracerodusk2537]

I just picked up the Bayonetta games on Switch. Never played the 3rd one, so that should be cool. I typically only grab games on there that I can't get on PC, but there are some games that I'd like to grab just because it's neat to have them on there, or it's a good collection like some of the Resident Evil stuff, or maybe the Metal Gear Collection. One thing I gotta say about Switch is that it's absolutely amazing that they manged to get SO MANY games on there. Stuff I never thought in a million years would show up on it. It's to the point where if that's all I had access to was a Switch I'd be pretty happy. Really impressive what they've done with it.

[@mikeschneider361]

Esp when it comes to JRPGs, Suruga-ya ( the Japanese chain of 2nd hand shops ) has been doing free international shipping promos most weekends so far this year. Some games are used/ like new. Some are marked as used/ like new but arrive new and sealed ( because if they didn't get it straight from the publisher, then it's used even when it's sealed. ) As an example, you have Dragon Quest Treasures on your 2nd Amazon list and Amazon's price was $55.03. I snagged 2 copies from Suruga-ya last week for 1300 yen (~$8) each and that Japanese release includes full English including voice over. That's not even getting into the dozens of games which only have physical in Japan but that release includes full English.

[@junosbizarreadventure9264]

Thanks for sharing your list! I tend to gravitate forwards the same genres as you but struggle to know what games to go after and be aware of new releases, but your videos are always so helpful! :)

[@chrisk5512]

LOOOOOOOVE your set up!!! The Fire Emblem spot caught my eye immediately!

[@BlackKirby-zi3qj]

Great video as always Emily! I just decided I wanted to get into some NIS titles (Ys 8-10) and am definitely prioritizing them since they only get more expensive and rare with time 🙃.

[@Knikon79]

I am worried about the future of physical collecting games. I am a person who likes to own my games, and I feel more and more every day that they are trying to phase out physical games and movies.😊

[@malecus7664]

Came in late to the switch in ‘21 but am pleasantly surprised. Very happy with the indie games and shoot ‘em ups. I think that the fact that the memory cards and games have no moving parts will be good for future preservation and also the fact that there are so many of the consoles in circulation.

[@peterj.4338]

Rumor has it the next switch will have a different game cartridge size. Source:Nintendo logic

[@90shandheldgamer]

Saw SMT V Vengeance on your list! Whatever console you buy it for its a must play!

[@stephengoodman9058]

One game I spotted on your list that I would always advocate for is “Spirit of the North”. I fell in love with its simple but moving story, gorgeous soundtrack and wonderful visuals. It also has one of the most beautiful endings I’ve seen in a game. The only downside and its a big one is the controller throwingly frustrating controls. Its a sign of how much I loved the game that I finished it in spite of them. It’s great, but be warned 😄.

[@NolocoLawrence]

You missed overlord They had it at Best Buy they had a Best Buy sale for $30 the other day. That is when I picked it up.

[@silverian]

I also have become selective. I used to buy also cheaper games, which were not top priority, but nowadays I try to buy games that I play later.

[@THOMASANDWAYNE06]

Also, unicorn overlord has been $30 often this past month.

[@10191927]

One game I suggest hunting down because it’s already getting expensive is the Megaman X Legacy Collection 2, the Japanese version. It’s a physical game card, while the US version is a physical card with a digital download code for Legeacy collection 2. I managed to get it while it was still cheap-ish, but it’s climbing to like $170 last time I checked. Also I highly suggest pre-ordering the Marvel vs Capcom collection, that’s bound to be a sought after copy as well as people hunting down Switch systems just for that game.

[@tonyp9313]

Hi Emily. Very cool how you prioritize your switch games. If I were to prioritize I'd probably do it the way you do it & look on a list on Amazon. At times I go to the best buy & Walmart sites click on games & see what games are there etc. I enjoy your videos a lot. I just want to tell you that I think it was last year where you gave me a link to a site on how to Finance my car loan. Well I am here to tell you that as of today July 5, 2024 I have now paid off all of my car loan to my 2021 Toyota Rav 4. Which was a 5 year finance loan & paid that off in 3 years.

[@zevzero]

It’s really interesting to see how you collect and stay organized. I do something similar and it’s really helpful to stay in budget. Great video.

[@pixelpub3981]

I just sat down and made a list of games I want to get for the rest of the year yesterday too. It was more than I thought it would be! I know it doesn't come out this year but that Oath in Felghana port shot up the list of my most wanted games!

[@sonick4610]

Hi emily 👋 I have multiple wishlists. I use deku deals and i made a list for current games, future games, and no release date games.

[@MikeyInsanity]

Me chuckling to myself at you dismissing the Saviors of Sapphire Wings/Stranger of Sword City reprint from VGP knowing that I did order that from them - there was a separate game they had in stock on sale at the time and I figured "Eh, the two combined get me the free shipping threshold so fine." I can say my highest priority upcoming game is the Ace Attorney Miles Edgeworth Collection - the second game in the collection, having never before released outside Japan, is the only Ace Attorney game I have never played. Yes, I know of the fan translation and have watched Let's Plays of it, but I wanted an official release and finally getting it after waiting 13 years.

[@slam-zany]

Awesome video! There's definitely a lot of physical games I need to pick up! I can't recommend Unicorn overlord enough, I loved that game.

[@timmymeredith7499]

Your wish list on Amazon looks like mine😂😂😂

[@AlejandroAmezquita-f3x]

I love the statues and games on the shelf behind you. Amazing collection!

[@dooshbag45]

The Unicorn Overlord collectors edition is a must get. That card game and double disc soundtrack that it comes with really makes that edition really shine!

[@DaakkuuYRS]

For the most part, I already own most of the games I want for the switch. I'm missing very few such Blue Reflection 2 and Tokyo Mirage Session, but it is not a big deal if I won't play them. Now I have so much backlog so I mostly buy other things (hope to find some good plushies next month)

[@avrilwilliams252]

Great video! You read my mind Emily, I've recently been refining my Switch wishlist into categories to help me prioritize: Rare/Indie Games Nintendo Software Low piority games Pre-orders/ Announced games Hopefully there will be some decent sales/deals coming up this year 🙂

[@sanjithechef]

The insight on console life cycles and how historically things have looked for physical games is super helpful thank you! Ever since the whole 3DS eshop situation I’ve been on this whole collecting game journey for JRPGs and other similar game genres you mentioned so I don’t look back and wish I got them when they were fairly priced lol but yes always just games I plan to actually plsu

[@samuraicollector2903]

Just like 4 years ago I buyed retro games based on what KZbinrs said to be very rare games, for famicom, super famicom, etc, but this games where crazy expensive and in the end I think it was not worth buying them, I could have played them very easily on a emulator. So I stopped buying retro games and focusing only on actual gen consoles. But anyway, many retro games has made its way to the actual gen console, so that’s very cool, more cheapers and easier to play, like the tomb raider trilogy. So I only buy things I know I will play, so even when they say in the future some game will become super rare, and I don’t like it, I don’t see the point in buying it. Also it is impossible to buy everything I want, so I have a mix of physical and virtual games, my top favorite I buy physical and ones I want to play but don’t care about the physical release I just put in my whislist and wait for a flash sale, this way I saved lots of money and was able to buy everything I wanted so far. And I don’t see the point in buying so many jrpg if I will not play them, I have like 70 of this games I buyed new from the ps2 era, and haven’t played them yet, I don’t have the time to play everything, so no point buying every jrpg. Better to look reviews and gameplay and if I get hooked to the game then is worth buying. And if for some reason I missed I very cool game I had no idea existed, if the physical game is just overpriced, over 70 dollars, no point expending that money, is just better to get the virtual version. But thanks for sharing the list of games.

[@MichaelH-1]

Fantasion Neo Direction looks really good. It was stuck on the Apple store, I think, but is coming to the Switch.

[@AloushMan]

Great video! Random - where do you primarily play on? (Ps5, pc?) My love for the switch + ps5 combo has rekindled and I’ve been thinking of rebuying games I bought on pc and steam deck on my switch instead. Something about the switch just feels different

[@granallemo]

I use the Gameye to maintain my wishlist, and there I created priority tags: from P1 (most wanted) to P5 (less wanted). And for each game I add a few comments like its regular price in the various markets etc

[@femtrooper]

Great video! I definitely do a similar thing for sure and try and gage if something is going to be rare or not, or even the likelihood of it going on sale. Great tips!

[@PawapuroJRPGfan878]

Me too!

[@caelointheclouds]

Lovely choices!! This helps seeing all the games put togther in one list!! 🎉

[@SALT-cp4eu]

Good call out for considering publisher printing habits, I’ve definitely been stuck in limited print FOMO more than I’d like to admit. 😂

[@evermillcreek]

I think there will be Switch games coming out for years to come, same cartridge for both consoles with enhancements for the next ✨ So many new games and remasters would run just fine on the current Switch and I think this library is meant to be eternally definitive!

[@The80Kat]

I have actually been on a ps4, 360, and switch games buying freaking spree!!!! You guys definitely need to get a Alan wake 2 physical, IT WILL be worth money someday

[@kianlin3260]

Hello, Emily 😊 Was a little shocked to see your wishlist, 125 games is a lot 😅 I think we grow up playing games, so we know exactly what we enjoy most from our games. It could be different from one to another. That thing can narrow down your list, of course you can add niche titles here and there to try new genre? 😉 Imo, we love collecting things, but it's better to collect things we love 😁 Have a great day, Emily ☀️

[@SuperFirstSecond]

Not sure if its still everywhere, but Live a Live Switch was $15 on clearance at Target not long ago.

[@zach177]

Also Walmart has great game deals too. I got a copy of Xenoblade 3 for $20 back in February

[@jrodm]

I like how organized you are with your collecting. Amazon is great for collecting lists. ATM I have too many games and need to be more selective on my collecting because space is an issue. For Switch 2 I would really like to tone down on the games I get.

[@xShibux]

7:10 damn, would have love to hear why you picked these games. But great video!

[@lemonpulpmusic]

Star Ocean Second Story R is definitely worth scooping up asap ❤❤

[@johnpena1754]

I had preordered the Trails of Reverie Collectors Edition back then on the NISA Store, they ended up cancelling my order which disappointed me. NISA had stated that they didnt have enough in stock, so i was bummed out. From then on i became just find on collecting the standard edition of the trails series.

[@cyberangel9967]

Your wish list is similar to mines for the Switch. But I have been focusing on the Xbox360 jrpgs and the dlc lately since the xbox360 store is closing at the end of July. There are some good jrpgs on that system too and not very many to collect either😊

[@ezzwhitezombie666]

Cat quest games shoot up in price insanely fast, i’d preorder cat quest 3 immediately.

[@Eagleknight815]

Great list. I was lucky enough to find a good list of games for discount in January. Should do the same when it comes to a wish list

[@Sronmars_Den]

I appreciate you sharing that list with us, Emily. I really enjoy your videos because I find them so relaxing. Also, you're looking great and I hope you enjoy your weekend. 🙃

[@MisterJIFF]

The algorithm brought me here, I was enjoying the video, then this opinion of jrpg being a niche thing, I couldn't go on, I believe every month sees one of the authentic ones or two or three in the same vein

[@jasonsumma1530]

One thing which might effect the late end Switch games are the upcoming game line up for the Switch 2 or whatever the next gen console is called. There been times where the new console sounds great but the games released with it are disappointments. You probably know of some of these consoles and games I am referring to. If the Switch 2 games are lousy initially, I suspect the Switch 1 games to be around a bit longer until the better Switch 2 games comes out.

[@billyyank1916]

I’m a bit late to the party when it comes to the Nintendo Switch but I’m planning on getting as many games as I want before it’s too late. Unfortunately, I didn’t do that with the Nintendo 3DS and I’m hoping to learn from that mistake.

[@SlayersZ]

Wow. We collect the same type of games. Nice to see someone collecting niche games.

[@NEOSANTRAX]

I'm guilty of double dipping for Falcom too 😅 I bought YS 8 five times 😂

[@micahlynx]

great video emily! i definitely need to implement multiple amazon wishlists to organise my games more in priority, somehow i had never considered doing so before so thanks :)

[@user-od5th6zd2f]

You should definitely get OPUS: Echo of Starsong. It shouldn't take too long to complete, and you'll love it! :)

[@Dr.God-666]

Can you please make a video about your top 10 favorite anime?

[@nixy1756]

i absolutely LOVE these videos! gives me inspiration entirely. Thank you again!

[@GarryMah85]

Sometimes i think i buy these games with the hope that once i retire i will have a chance to complete them, lol. As i really dont have the time to play all the games i want at the moment.

[@tekguru8]

Since you referenced Trails from Daybreak, preorders for Daybreak 2 are live on the NIS America store..

[@adangonzalez4355]

I bought Bayonetta Origins when Target put it on clearance a few months ago for, like, 15 dollars. You should check to see if they still have copies at your local store!

[@aqlandmirrorvideogamerandc2983]

A lot of good games on your list 😊. I'm excited about epic Mickey rebrushed.

[@avrilwilliams252]

Me too 😊

[@djahjeband7249]

I still want to get more switch games for my collection, I'm pretty sure the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible!

[@nmaiso4887]

Anything printed by LR will likely go up a lot after NS2 comes out IF it´s not BC. I´ve been picking up LRs that I really want to play because of this.

[@Reyframe0]

This is super smart. Every new generation I regret getting certain games when I had a chance 😅

[@zerosdeath]

Touch Detective 3 you might want to grab sooner rather than later. I notice it keeps going out of stock fast.

[@ViktorErikFade]

It would be nice for physical switch games to FINALLY have decent sales Yes I know the digital ones and some games go on sale occasionally but compared to PS4 game sales that are amazing in price during stuff like black Friday because they know it's the older system games Nintendo rarely does that

[@samamir8765]

Nothing you can hack is ever gone Nintendo doesn’t give achievements so I’ll hack their games I won’t play on my Nintendo account I got almost every Switch game free my Steam Deck is now a Switch console I play off my Nintendo account

[@bkillinm]

Bayonetta origins was such an underrated game and FFTR FBL is a must own

[@scottcase8776]

When it comes to anything in games I want the actual physical copy not the digital copy because digital you can’t trade or sell unlike physical copy and I’m new to switch too I’m been try to get the popular games and ones I think I would like

[@azure8696]

Y's is so underrated, they're some very enjoyable games, and I was fortunate enough to secure some physicals of the psp games (Y's l and ll and then Y's 7). OH and I'm not resting until I have a physical copy of Unicorn Overlord, that game and 13 Sentinels are pure beauty💯.

[@user-tv5hl8zu9s]

I'm grateful to you for making fun videos.✨️

[@mohammadabuqubu7079]

My must buys are: MvC collection AA: Miles collection Tomb raider trilogy Gex Collection Shinobi Hi-Fi Rush IF they are even released physically: Chained echoes and Crimson clover

[@greysonlee665]

I just bought my oled last year Chronic restarter But i feel like ill be able to play a good while on oled even after switch 2 is released

[@douglasbriel6103]

Some Indy developers are still going to make physical copies.

[@karllong1570]

Its lovely to have a collection in mind I’ve done the same thing i by do many just to have them and fear of missing out sometimes like there gone there gone or people are naughty and sell them at so high price but I’ve learnt now not to do that anymore play and finish fully if possible even if it takes a 100 years lol 😂 due to job and life circumstances ☺️ hope all went well with the con convention your cosplay was stunning 🤩 thanks for another upload 😀

[@zylphix8600]

Love the YS series both on switch and older consoles. Managed get my hand on a Boxed with manual version of YS 3 for sega genesis for like dirty cheap 20 euros original.

[@stevestars2966]

The rarest games are the digital versions say whatever you want about physical that never dies can you buy a super Mario all star digital anymore the answer is no cause I bought it digital I don’t need to open my sealed copy you should look out for what’s leaving the Switch store that’s only purchasable digital if you can buy it physical it means it’s not rare like look at the 360 store that’s closing there are so many games that’s only put available digital not physical games like these is what you should watch out for ever since Nintendo never gave achievements I don’t play much on Nintendo as I used to don’t forget digital is more rare then physical

[@instanthorror]

I gave both Mary Skelter games on the switch and they are fun dungeon crawlers.

[@devins.2851]

We have so many of the same games on our radars, I like your way of thinking! ;)

[@carlintaylor3229]

Just got fire emblem three hopes and fate samurai remnant for switch as an early birthday gift most definitely playing both going into my birthday next Tuesday

[@JeskidoYT]

weird error how iam8bit and Serenity Forge lists their games as a CD-ROM and not a video game

[@threeswordssama]

Unicorn Overlord is so good! I went ahead and bought the collectors edition and was really happy with it